The book is an introduction or primer to ethnic studies and is not a complete or comprehensive review of the literature. Content focuses on major concepts, theories, perspectives, and voices in ethnic studies with research from anthropology, history, political science, psychology, and sociology to offer an inclusive approach for critical inquiry. Modules include learning objectives, a list of key terms and concepts, applications (exercises), biological reflections (stories), summary, and review questions.
The book addresses the five student learning outcomes and core competencies for Ethnic Studies graduation requirement approved by the California State University Council on Ethnic Studies (GE Area F), and explores the four major underrepresented groups in the U.S. including Native American, African American, Asian American, and Latinx American communities.
Our Lives: An Ethnic Studies Primer is available in three online formats:
PDF version
https://www.hancockcollege.edu/ccecho/documents/Our%20Lives%20An%20Ethnic%20Studies%20Primer%20v3%20FINAL.pdf
Pressbooks version
https://ourlives.pressbooks.com/
LibreTexts version
https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/admin/Our_Lives_-_An_Ethnic_Studies_Primer_(Kennedy_and_Bermio)
- Subject:
- Ethnic Studies
- Social Science
- Material Type:
- Assessment
- Homework/Assignment
- Primary Source
- Reading
- Textbook
- Provider:
- Hancock College
- Author:
- Rowena Bermio
- Vera Kennedy
- Date Added:
- 08/02/2022